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South Korea's chances of advancing to the World Cup knockout stage have taken a hit after Iran and Egypt's match. The result of Iran's 1-1 draw with Egypt has dropped South Korea to 8th place.
What's the problem?
South Korea is currently in 3rd place. However, the result of Iran's 1-1 draw has lowered South Korea's chances of advancing to the round of 32.
Why is it important?
South Korea needs two of three remaining scenarios to go in their favor to reach the round of 32. | Scenario | Condition | | --- | --- | | Group J | Austria wins or Algeria wins by 2 goals or more | | Group K | Uzbekistan does not lose to Congo DR | | Group L | Ghana beats Croatia |
What's next?
South Korea needs two of three remaining scenarios to go in their favor to advance to the round of 32. Currently, South Korea's recent record is 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, and 2 losses. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-18 | Ghana | 1-0 win |
Current situation
| Rank | Team | Points | Goal difference | Goals scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | -1 | 2 |
